Avants Weird and Wacky Car Show Was Also Wildly Wonderful
You know that “Keep Portland Weird” saying? It pertains to cars too. The Avants car club hosted the inaugural Weird and Wacky Car Show on Saturday, January 27 at IPD…
How Does a Super-Wide High-Performance Tire End Up Here?
Here’s one of those things that only gearheads would probably notice, but like … how? How does a super-wide high-performance tire end up in the gutter like this? This isn’t…
Team Truck Melanoma Raises Skin Cancer Awareness, One Gearhead At A Time
At Crankshaft Culture, we say we’re United By Horsepower; we’re all gearheads no matter what we drive or ride. The power of this bond can be seen in some very…
Our New-To-Us On-Roader: 2005 Subaru Forester XT
For 23 years, we had a sporty on-road car of some sort. While sporty didn’t necessarily mean fast, it always meant upgraded suspension and stickier tires at a minimum. Whether…
Taking a Track-Prepped Minivan on a 30,000-Mile Racing Journey Across America
Zac Caldwell and his track-prepped minivan—a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan to be exact—will set out in February on an 11-month marathon of grassroots racing with an extremely lofty goal and…
10 Days, 10 Reels, 5,000+ Miles: An Alcan 5000 Rally Recap
It’s exactly two months to the day of the winter Alcan 5000 Rally start line. Andy and I are partnering with INEOS Automotive to drive their Grenadier Trialmaster 4×4 for…
The Crankshaft Culture ‘Not Another Holiday Gift Guide’ Gift Guide
Holiday gift guides can be great ways for people to find that just-right gift for their special someone. They can also be useless shill pieces aimed at bringing in traffic…
New Crankshaft Culture eBay Store
We’re switching things up in the swag department, and would like to introduce our new Crankshaft Culture eBay store!
Photos from Subiefest Texas 2023: Grand Prairie, TX
Texas was all-new for the Subiefest series, and we weren’t sure what to expect. But Subiefest Texas 2023 ended up having some super clean builds, wild rides, and awesome people.
Announcement: Crankshaft Culture to Pilot an INEOS Grenadier in the Upcoming 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally
We’ve got big news! Andy and I are partnering with INEOS Automotive to drive their Grenadier Trialmaster 4×4 for the winter 2024 Alcan 5000 Rally! The start line is less…
Guest Posts
How to Make Friends in the Car Community When You’re New to Town
(Designed by Magnific) Moving to a new city can feel overwhelming, especially when you leave behind your social circle and familiar routines. If cars are your passion, though, you already have a powerful advantage: the car community is one of the most welcoming and connection-driven spaces out there. Whether you’re…
LED vs Pod Off-Road Lights: Which Is Better for Trails?
When it comes to upgrading your vehicle for off-road performance, lighting is one of the most impactful improvements you can make. But once you start exploring your options, you’ll quickly run into a common question: should you go with LED light bars or pod lights? Both options offer serious advantages,…
Driving Under Suspension: What It Means
The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators links license suspensions and revocations to intoxicated driving, aggressive driving behavior, and repeated offenses. These measures become major enforcement tools for road safety. Millions of people struggle to survive with debt-related driving restrictions. With a suspended license, there are several challenges that individuals…